Estill County
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Wednesday, January 8th Edition
Saturday, January 4, 2025
Mary Alva Wise Fox, 84
Mary Alva Wise Fox
Mary Alva Wise Fox, age 84, was born February 23, 1940, in Estill County, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Elva Walker and Mary Francis Clark Wise, and wife of the late Harry Dale Fox. She was a member of the Mt. Carmel Christian Church. She had lived in Estill County for most of her life. She was a retired Bus Driver with the Estill County Board of Education.Mrs. Fox is survived by three daughters, Tina Marie & David Arvin, Sherry Lynn Fox, and Belinda & Mark Puckett; twotwo sons, Harry Dwain Fox and Larry Dale Fox; four grandchildren, Timothy & Ashley Arvin, Neysa & Daniel Cordial, Lance & Cindy Arvin, and Jacob & Ratisha Puckett; and one sister, Lynda (Montie) ParksIn addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Wilbert E., Alonzo B., and James O. Wise; and sisters, Opal C. Critchfield, Thelma Dunaway, Chrystal Ashcraft, Elfreeda Wickizer, Allene Wise, and Wavlene Dunaway.Funeral services will be conducted Friday, January 10, 2025, 1 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Kenny Dotson officiating. Burial will be at the Wise Farm Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 6 to 9 p.m.Pallbearers will be Timothy Arvin, Lance Arvin, Jacob Puckett, Daniel Cordial, Kaleb Hillard, Russell Parks, and Emory Weaver.Honorary pallbearers are Montie Parks, David Arvin, Mark Puckett, Matt Vaught, Brennan Tuttle, Lukas Puckett, Harper Arvin, Sadie Rain Arvin, Shelby Clay Puckett, Emersyn Arvin, Taylor Ray Puckett.In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to Hospice Care Center, 350 Isaacs Ln, Richmond, KY 40475
Friday, January 3, 2025
Stephen Curtis Moon, 32
Stephen Curtis Moon
Stephen Curtis Moon, age 32, of Roberts Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Friday, January 3, 2025, at his home. He was born August 19, 1992, in Lexington, Kentucky, and was the son of Pamela Gayle Rose Chaney and the late Stephen Kent Moon. He received his certificate from the Estill County High School and was baptized at the South Irvine Christian Church. He had lived in Estill County most of his life. Mr. Moon is survived by his mother, Pamela Gayle Rose Chaney; his stepfather, Jason Chaney; one brother, Travis Moon of Irvine; one sister, Misty Moon of Owingsville; and one half-sister, Brooklyn Moon of Winchester.Memorial services will be held at a later date.The Warren F. Toler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Thursday, January 2, 2025
Lucille Lakes Durham, 87
Lucille Lakes Durham
Lucille Lakes Durham, age 87, of Cedar Grove Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, January 2, 2025, at the Terrace Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Berea, following a long illness. Born March 4, 1937, in Jackson County, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Luther Taft Lakes and Modena Cox Lakes. She was a housewife and mother and had lived in Estill County most of her life. She was a member of the Baptist Faith and loved watching WLJC on television. She is survived by three daughters, Cathy Sue Durham Burrough, Marlene Durham McKinney, both of Irvine; and Shelia Jo Durham (Jennifer Hitch) of Richmond; one son, Benual Taft Durham of Irvine; one sister, Denna Faye Bowles of Richmond; two brothers, Delbert Lakes of Missouri and Johnny Lakes of Irvine; 13 grandchildren, four step-grandchildren, six great grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews who loved her dearly.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Alena Powell and Ella Mae Lakes; three brothers, Charles Ermin Lakes, James “Joe” Lakes, and Billy Ray Lakes; and one grandchild.Funeral services were conducted Saturday, January 4, 2025, 1 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home with Bro. McKaylyn Harris officiating. Burial was at the South Irvine Cemetery. Visitation was held on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Thursday, January 2, 2025
Rita Williams Fore, 71
Rita Williams Fore
Rita Williams Fore, age 71, of Irvine, Kentucky, passed away at her home on Thursday, January 2, 2025. Rita was born on April 22, 1953, in Richmond, Kentucky to the late C.T Bimbo Williams Jr., and Bertheda Mays Williams.Along with her parents, Rita was preceded in death by one daughter, Vernonda Lynn Parsons; and one brother, C.T “Ceder” Williams III.Rita is survived by her husband, Blayne Linus Fore; three sons, Jerry “Round Baby" Parsons Jr., Jonathan Fore, and Joshua Aaron Fore Birchfield; one daughter, Amber Kay Fore Birchfield; three grandchildren, Jerah Zody Parsons, Reese Caigen Johnson, and Riley Cole Birchfield; and one special friend, Angelia Overbay (Raymond); along with many other family and friends to miss her and mourn her passing.Funeral services for Rita Williams Fore will be held on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at Outreach Christian Church at 2 p.m. Brother Jerry Rose will be officiating. Interment will follow in Oakdale Cemetery. Family will receive friends from 12 Noon until the time of service.Pallbearers will be Jeff Cooper, Ray and Kevin Richardson.Lewis Home for Funerals is honored to serve the family of Rita Williams Fore.
Tuesday, December 31, 2024
Douglas Lane Kirby 83
Douglas Lane Kirby
Douglas Lane Kirby age 83, of Irvine, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, in Winchester, Kentucky surrounded by his loving family.Doug was born on February 3, 1941, in Irvine, Kentucky to the late Charles and Elsie Scrivner Kirby. He was a life-long member of the Thomas Baptist Church and served as a Deacon, Sunday school teacher and superintendent.In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his loving wife, Provie Mae Barker Kirby; a daughter, Peggy Sue Kirby; and one brother, Richard Kirby.Survivors include two sons, Ricky Kirby (Brenda) and Timothy Kirby (Pam); one daughter, Regina Oliver (Neal); eight grandchildren, Ansela (John), Jon (Annie), Eric (Courtney), Kayla (Josh), Asha (Demetrius), Emily, Caitlin (Derek), and Nicholas (Savannah); 13 great grandchildren, Adam, Caleb, Emma, Colt Douglas, Gracie Mae, Beckett, Abram, Sophia, Bishop, Xavier, Tucker, Benny and Weston; one brother, Jerry Kirby (Vydra); and one sister, Dixie McQueen; along with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and many other relatives and friends who will miss him and mourn his passing.Funeral services for Douglas Lane Kirby were held on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at 11 a.m. at the Thomas Baptist Church with Brother Tommy Edwards officiating. Interment followed in the Douglas L. Kirby Family Cemetery. The family received friends on Friday, January 3, 2025, from 5:30-9 p.m. at the Church.The pallbearers were Jon and Eric Kirby, John Harkins, Adam Harkins, Demetrius Mynhier, Josh Wilson, Matthew and Tommy Kirby.Lewis Home for Funerals is honored to serve the family of Douglas Lane Kirby.
Monday, December 30, 2024
Linda Carol Augustine, 80
Linda Carol Augustine
Linda Carol Augustine departed this life on Monday, December 30, 2024, at her home in Irvine, Kentucky. She was born on February 12, 1944, in Greensboro, North Carolina to the late Paul Eugene and Madeline Inez Holder Smith.Linda was a legal secretary for many years. She loved to decorate her home and loved to be outdoors working in the yard with her flowers. Linda loved animals of all kinds, and they loved her, she volunteered with the Ladies Auxiliary at the hospital in Irvine. She enjoyed shopping at thrift stores and yard sales.Along with her parents, Linda was preceded in death by her loving husband, Ernest Augustine of Waco, Kentucky.Survivors include one sister, Pattie Mead and brother-in-law, Stanley Mead of Westminster Maryland; one brother, Larry Smith of Florida; two nieces, Anna Puckett of Irvine, and Lari Craig (Jason) of Westminster, Maryland; one nephew, David Mead (Marci) of Oahu, Hawaii; a great niece and three great nephews, Alyssa, Jason, Jr., Isaac and Caleb of Westminster, Maryland.A memorial service for Linda Carol Augustine will be held on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Lewis Home for Funerals. Pastor Joe Hall will be officiating. The family will receive friends from 1 a.m. until the time of service.In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to local food banks, emergency services or local animal shelters; God’s Food Pantry, Ravenna Church of God, 210 3rd Street, Ravenna, KY 40472, or Estill County Food Bank, P.O. Box 415, Irvine, KY 40336.
Monday, December 30, 2024
Garrett Edward Ballard, 85
Garrett Edward Ballard
Garrett Edward Ballard, age 85, of Geneva Avenue in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Monday, December 30, 2024, at his home following a short illness. He was born September 13, 1939, in Estill County and was the son of Crawford and Julie Catherine McIntosh Gaines. He was a member of the Ravenna Church of the Nazarene and a former member of the National Guards. He was a business owner and had lived in Estill County all his life. Mr. Ballard is survived by two sons, Gary Ballard (Jamie) of Irvine and Randy Ballard of Richmond; two grandchildren, Shawn Ballard (Samantha) and Jon Tracy Ballard (Sara); and four great grandchildren.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Dorothy Hall and Martha Miller.Private graveside services were conducted Sunday, January 5, 2025, 2 p.m., at the Newton Cemetery with Bro. Chris Winkler officiating. The Warren F. Toler Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Sunday, December 29, 2024
Aleen Muncie Johnson, 81
Aleen Muncie Johnson
Aleen Muncie Johnson, age 81, of Dry Branch Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, December 29, 2024, at the Baptist Health Hospital in Richmond. She was born June 21, 1943, in Estill County and was the daughter of the late Sam and Sally Ann Walling Wiseman. She was a retired cook with the Estill County School System and a lifelong loving caregiver. She was a member of the Ravenna Church of God where she had served in the bus ministry, the youth program, and the ladies ministry. Mrs. Johnson is survived by three sisters, Delois Long (Michael), Polly Hall (Wayne), both of Irvine; and Wilma Chaney (Larry) of Lexington; and one brother, Phillip Howard Wiseman (Margaret) of LaGrange.She was preceded in death by her husbands, Shannon Douglas Muncie and Lee Johnson; her daughter, Kathy Muncie Rawlins; and three sisters, Opal West, Arine Henry, and Linda Abney.Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, January 1, 2025, 1 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Chris Moore officiating. Burial was at Sonny Powell Cemetery. Visitation was held on Tuesday, December 31st from 6-9 p.m.
Friday, December 27, 2024
Ronald Gene Embs, 88
Ronald Gene Embs
Ronald Gene Embs, 88, widower of Helen Joyce Abney Embs, passed away on Friday, December 27, 2024, at his home in Winchester, Kentucky. Born September 15, 1936, in Clark County, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Norval and Mallie Berryman Embs. Ronald was a lifelong farmer and a member of the Log Lick Christian Church.Survivors include his children, Karen Hall (Danny), Dana Baldanza (Nick), and Stephen Embs; grandchildren, Abree Baldanza, Jason Hall, Danny Hall Jr., Kristin Thomas, and Shelby Montelongo; eight great grandchildren; two nephews, David Lee Gabbard and Kevin Richardson; and two nieces, Sherry Toler and Jessica Pennington; as well as several extended family members and friends.In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Loretta Gabbard.A graveside service was held in the fellowship hall of Log Lick Christian Church at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at the Log Lick Cemetery by preachers Doyle Spry and Blake Rush.Memorials may take the form of contributions to Hospice East, 407 Shoppers Drive, Winchester, KY 40391 or the Log Lick Cemetery Fund, c/o Earl Puckett, 1490 Vienna Road, Winchester, KY 40391
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Wednesday, January 1st Edition
Friday, December 27, 2024
Angel Marie Gordon, 33
Angel Marie Gordon
Angel Marie Gordon, age 33, the mother of Kyreece Thompson and the daughter to Teresa and the late Ray Douglas Gordon, passed away from an extended illness on Friday, December 27, 2024 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center, Lexington Kentucky.In addition to Angel’s son and mother, she is survived by her siblings, Felicia White (JP), Latanya West, Amanda Gordon, Chasidy Gordon, Kevina Gordon, Latee Cox (Andrew), Christopher Gordon, Larry Gordon, Aria Gordon, Tilda Gordon, Deffena Mosley (Jeffery), Cory Morton, Jurika Wade, and Kevin Reed.Also left to honor Angel‘s memories is her grandmother, Emma Mitchell; and a host of nieces and nephews.Besides her father, Angel is preceded in death by a sister, Kimberly Gordon.Visitation will be at 11 a.m. and the funeral service at 1 p.m., Thursday, January 2, 2025, at the Richmond Predestinarian Baptist Church, 209 East Irvine Street in Richmond, with Elder Raymond Walker Jr., Pastor, officiating.Keith P. Clark & Son Funeral Home of Winchester has been entrusted with arrangements.
Keith P. Clark & Son Funeral Home
Friday, December 27, 2024
Lois Marie Newkirk Williams, 94
Lois Marie Newkirk Williams
Lois Marie Newkirk Williams, age 94, widow of Roger Lee Williams, passed away on Friday, December 27, 2024 at The Terrace Nursing and Rehabilitation in Berea, Kentucky. She was born to the late Robert Broaddus Newkirk and Julia Howell Newkirk on December 5, 1930 at Miller’s Creek in Estill County, Kentucky. She was a homemaker and also worked in Childcare. Mrs. Williams was a member of Fountain Park First Church of God.Mrs. Williams is survived by one son, Barry Williams (Paula); three daughters, Janet York (Larry), Joye Lowery and Jill Slone (Brian); two brothers, Paul Newkirk and Bobby Newkirk; one sister, Barbara Sue Goe; and 18 great grandchildren.Services will be held on Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 1 p.m. at Fountain Park First Church of God in Richmond, Kentucky. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until the time of service. Burial will follow in the Richmond Cemetery.Pallbearers will be Jeff Harmon, Patrick Williams, Anthony Williams, Matt Lowery, Trent Harmon and Zach Slone. Honorary pallbearers will be Michelle Allen and Robyn Frederick.Oldham, Roberts and Powell Funeral Home of Richmond has been entrusted with arrangements.
Oldham, Roberts and Powell Funeral Home
Wednesday, December 25, 2024
Rickie Jan Parker Means, 68
Rickie Jan Parker Means
Rickie Jan Parker Means, age 68, of Richmond, Kentucky, the widow of Wendell Means, passed away early on Christmas morning, Wednesday, December 25, 2024, surrounded by her family.She was born in Richmond, on Friday, May 4, 1956. Rickie was monitor tech for Baptist Health - Richmond and retired after 35+ years. She was an avid reader and loved to crochet. Rickie was also a professional bingo player, collector of Hens on the Nest, clocks and looked forwarding to watching Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy each time it came on. Most of all she loved her family and spending time with those she loved.Survivors include her children, Wendy Lynch (Sidney) and Adam Means (Tischa); one sister, Anola Davis; seven grandchildren, Sidney Lynch, Jr. (Odessa), Whitney Means, Kristie Lynch (Kacie), Avondia Means, Adam Kristopher Means, Cloe Means, and Aubrey Francis; seven great-grandchildren, including Ashtyn Lynch and Beren O'Daniel; as well as a host of other extended family and friends.In addition to her husband, Wendell Means, she was preceded in death by her father, Seymour Cawood Parker; her mother, Nancy Day Parker Means; and one sister, Avondia Parker.Funeral Services were conducted at 10 a.m., Saturday, December 28, 2024, at the Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home, W. Main St., Richmond, with Bro. Larry Day officiating. Burial followed in the Flatwoods Cemetery. Visitation was 5-8 p.m., Friday, December 27th at the funeral home.Pallbearers were Sidney Lynch, Sidney Lynch Jr., Kristie Lynch, Kory Moore, Rodney Richardson, and Larry Francis.In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Rickie are suggested to Hospice Care Plus, 350 Isaacs Lane, Richmond, KY 40475.
Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
Jane Elliott Witt Bryant, 71
Jane Elliott Witt Bryant
Jane Elliott Witt Bryant, age 71, of Geneva Avenue in Irvine, Kentucky passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2024.She was born on May 12, 1953, in Richmond, Kentucky, and was the daughter of the late Glenn and Mary Louise Witt.Jane was a 1971 graduate of Irvine High, and later in life she followed her passion becoming a preschool teacher for Estill County Schools. Jane is a lifelong member of the First Christian Church in Irvine. Jane's faith was a guiding force in her life.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved grandmother, Elizabeth "Mim" Elliott.She is survived by her husband of 44 years, Tommy "Tobo" Bryant; a daughter, Elizabeth Bryant (Shannon); and her sister-in-law, Peggy T. Bryant; as well as many dear friends who were family to her.Funeral services for Jane were held on Friday, December 27, 2024, at 2:30 p.m. at the First Christian Church in Irvine with Elder Steve Garrett and Ed Huckleberry officiating. Interment followed at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Irvine. The family received friends at the church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of services at 2:30 p.m.Pallbearers were Richard and Greg Snowden, Myron Smyth, Kelby Robinson, Tim and Will Burkhart, and Darrell Richardson. Honorary pallbearers were Donald Richardson, Mark Honchell, and The Shufflers.Lewis Home for Funerals is honored to serve the family of Jane Elliott Witt Bryant.
Saturday, December 21, 2024
Mary D. Smith, 94
Mary D. Smith
Mary D. Smith, age 94, widow of Farris D. Smith, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, December 21, 2024. She was the daughter of the late Robert A. "Bob"